Journey to Villach
From my previous stop, I traveled through Wernberg and Zell, finally reaching Villach (Viliack), a handsome town and one of the chief towns of...
The Brenteda Canal
Not far from Spilimbergo, I passed a neat river or canal called La Brenteda, about sixteen miles long. It was constructed by the Venetians...
Admiring the Famous Fortification
Having seen many of the chief fortifications in Europe, I was especially eager to visit Palma Nova, because it is so famous. It is...
Corinth from Ancient Ruins to Christian History
Ancient Artifacts and Excavations
In the village that now stands on the site of old Corinth, small shops sell fragments from the ongoing excavations. These...
Corinth and St. Timothy
Timothy in Charge of the Church
After Paul’s missionary work in Corinth, he left his trusted companion, Timothy, in charge of the church there. Paul...
Modern Athens
Marble, Beauty, and Urban Life
Streets and Dust
Modern Athens has a neat and beautiful appearance thanks to the widespread use of marble and white stucco....
The Democratic Nature of the Serbian Parliament
A Unique Assembly
When I first entered the Serbian Parliament, what struck me was its democratic feel. There were no aristocrats or wealthy-looking individuals. Instead,...
The Serbian Parliament: Structure and Issues
Duration and Stability of the Parliament
The Serbian Parliament is elected for a term of four years, but it typically functions for only about two...
A Visit to the Serbian Parliament
The Journey Up the Stairs
As I climbed the old, creaking staircase, I let out a sigh of relief when I finally reached the top....
The Past as a Mirror to the Future
While the European Union (EU) may appear primarily as an economic union, it is, in reality, a union of civilizations. Particularly in Turkey today,...
